DC highlights the curious case of David Tredinnick’s nonsense and ignorance of medical matters.
It seems clear to me that Tredinnick is a promoter of ignorance. A sane, rational and ethical person would not make the claims that he does. He is, after all, a corrupt politician and is regarded as a laughing-stock by many.
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2013
Quackometer reports that Solal Technologies is suing Kevin Charleston. In the knowledge-supressed environment of South Africa, Charleston had the temerity to bring to light that Solal Technnologies’s claims for HIV treatment are not scientifically supported.
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2012
Further to my post at http://www.metalvortex.com/blog/2012/10/04/1016.html I found some other sites which had already picked this story and a momentum seems to be gaining within the community who oppose bullshit:
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2012
Simon is right, and WDDTY need to address those concerns and not play silly buggers with threats of legal action:
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2012
Dr Steven Novella describes some nonsense from the homeopathy community who were promoting homeopathic “treatments” for whooping cough:
Some people argue that, even if homeopathic treatments don’t cure, at least they don’t harm. Well, that’s nonsense as well. Use of homeopathic “treatments” often discourages the patient from seeking proper medical care. The above article, and the website What’s the harm? explain quite clearly.
A related article is:
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2012
Abbie Smith of erv fame did a talk on immunology and vaccines at the Oklahoma Freethought Convention 2011. She also explained very clearly why the so-called “pox parties” are dangerous. It was a very interesting and educational talk especially as it was only a few days before when I had first heard of “pox parties”. It is clear, though, that a significant number of people are unaware of the dangerous of this unneeded and irresponsible activity:
There does seem to be an information-gap within those who are defending pox parties. They need to be informed and hopefully that will convince the vast majority. But I recognise that there will be a significant proportion of people who will refuse to accept reason and will take refuge in their own fantasies with the resultant harm that can cause. Sigh.
Anyway, here’s Abbie Smith’s talk on YouTube:
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2011
Having read Ben Goldacre “Bad Science” book and blog, and having read other websites dedicated to the need for evidence-based decisions and the need for proper trials, I agree with Ben Goldacre’s article “Boris Johnson and his innovative trial methodology” that Johnson may be harming our kids with his “tacit” endorsement of the Centre for Policy Studies hair-brained idea for a competition between schools to determine if “phonics” as a teaching aid works. I say “tacit” as, although Johnson talks about “controls” in his forward, I’m afraid that any “controls” will be meaningless in such a competition.
If Johnson allows this “competition” to determine the future of education then he is risking educational harm to a generation or more of children. C’mon Johnson, enough with the political short-termism; drum up support for long-term and large-scale randomised trials. It’s the ethical thing to do. Read “Bad Science” and understand; become a better Mayor, and champion for our kids future.
As for the Centre for Policy Studies, well, I’m not sure that such an organisation has demonstrated much competence here. What were they thinking?
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2010
Darryl Cunningham Investigates has recently posted a comic strip on homeopathy. Awesome!
…and don’t forget 1023’s brief article:
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2010